Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 12, 2017 18:08:37 GMT 12
SOME SOUTH CANTY EDUCATION PROVIDERS SAY EVERY WEEK IS MĀORI LANGUAGE WEEK
Some South Canterbury education providers have made no special plans to celebrate Māori Language Week this year, because they are increasing the amount of te reo Māori they use throughout the year.
However others say it is important to acknowledge the week as it reinforces that New Zealand is a bicultural country.
"Every week is Māori Language Week," she said.
Schools were "absolutely" increasing the amount of te reo Māori used in curriculums all the time, she said.
It was important for New Zealand to be strong in recognising itself as a bicultural country, before it embraced multiculturalism, she said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/96704009/some-south-canty-education-providers-say-every-week-is-mori-language-week
Some South Canterbury education providers have made no special plans to celebrate Māori Language Week this year, because they are increasing the amount of te reo Māori they use throughout the year.
However others say it is important to acknowledge the week as it reinforces that New Zealand is a bicultural country.
"Every week is Māori Language Week," she said.
Schools were "absolutely" increasing the amount of te reo Māori used in curriculums all the time, she said.
It was important for New Zealand to be strong in recognising itself as a bicultural country, before it embraced multiculturalism, she said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/96704009/some-south-canty-education-providers-say-every-week-is-mori-language-week